Safety Trainer

Job Description

Job Description

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

The Safety Trainer is responsible for delivering, coordinating, and reinforcing safety training programs across hauling, landfill, recycling, and transfer station operations within the assigned region. This role ensures employees are properly trained, compliant with regulatory requirements, and equipped to perform their work safely. The Safety Trainer works closely with Operations, Maintenance, HR, and Corporate Safety to drive safe behaviors, reduce incidents, and promote accountability through consistent, high-quality training.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Conduct new hire safety orientation for drivers, helpers, technicians, equipment operators, and site personnel
• Deliver required CMV training including: Smith System, ELDT components (if applicable)
• Provide refresher training following incidents or trends
• Facilitate toolbox talks, stand-down meetings, and targeted safety campaigns
• Ensure training aligns with OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, and company standards
• Maintain accurate training records and documentation
• Support audits related to ELDT, DOT compliance, and OSHA programs
• Assist with site-level compliance verification
• Conduct ongoing health & safety inspections/audits of facilities, operations, equipment, and processes to ensure compliance of Corporate Safety, environmental, and governmental (DOT, OSHA, local agencies) policies and regulations
• Interact with management to develop site-specific training programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will not manage employees

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Must have the ability to train others in a clear, understandable, and professional manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
• Must have knowledge of DOT regulations and OSHA/industrial safety compliance as they relate to the waste hauling industry
• Knowledge and understanding of the mechanical functions of commercial vehicles and equipment
• Computer proficiency with working knowledge of Windows applications
• Knowledge of the waste industry and hauling operations
• Ability to operate a commercial vehicle in accordance with DOT regulations/compliance
• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and training

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• Waste industry experience is a plus
• Understanding of DOT and OSHA requirements is required
• 5+ years experience in keeping detailed and accurate records in a safety environment
• 5+ years experience in reading & interpreting federal, state and local Safety regulations
• Previous experience conducting instructor led or practical training preferred

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 50 lbs
• Frequently working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Frequently working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Rarely stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Rarely climbing and/or balancing
• Continuously sitting/standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Must have at least a valid Class B CDL
• Must have a valid DOT Medical Card or able to obtain prior to hire
• Must be at least 19 years of age
• No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years
• Must not have any DUI's or OVI's within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years
• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Ability to travel between offices, as required
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Must be available for 24-hour emergency calls
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)

• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.